Senior Safety & Health Specialist

Join us in shaping Seattles streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we dont just move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future were tackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024 were building sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

Were a team of problem solvers planners engineers communicators and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now we need passionate innovative talent like you. Lets build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!

SDOT has an immediate opportunity for a public service and team-oriented Senior Safety & Health Specialist. This position will oversee the environmental mitigation responsibilities for the SDOT Safety & Health team in addition to supporting occupational safety and health initiatives generally. The person in this role must communicate and be team-oriented must value both solution and process and be able to work effectively in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse population.

• Coordinates SDOT hazardous waste collection and profiles.
• Coordinates and performs contaminated materials testing and disposal.
• Manages chemical inventories at multiple sites.
• Cooperates in spill response and prevention program management.
• Participates in SDOT environmental programs across disciplines.
• Implements facility and personnel emergency preparedness programs.
• Participates in emergency operations and Incident Management Team activations.
• Coordinates and develops safety training programs.
• Provides safety support to SDOTs field operations teams through site audits safety meetings and safety program delivery.
• Evaluates safety practices investigates incidents and makes recommendations based on DOSH & OSHA regulations and other industry best practices.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the Citys Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health Safety Toxicology Industrial Hygiene Biology Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in a safety or health-related field.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hazardous waste and contaminated soils management.
• Emergency preparedness training and coordination.
• Right-of-Way construction and maintenance industry practices.
• Administering & delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of DOSH and OSHA regulations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Microsoft Office Suite fluency.

License Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington State drivers license.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Required to wear protective equipment follow safety procedures and exercise caution during inspections.
• Requires being on call 24 hours/day for response to emergencies.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment but requires in-field work as well.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current rsum indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is$54.28 - $63.19 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Ryan Jonesat.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.